CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70034468 1

State of Florida•Avon Park, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Sergeant works at Avon Park Correctional Institution in Avon Park, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current Florida Department of Corrections employees will be considered. The position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. Salary is a minimum of $51,846.08 annually and will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. The incumbent supervises inmates and directs Correctional Officers in security, housing, transportation, counts, control-room or main-gate operations, and reporting. The role includes maintaining facility security, responding to emergencies, and attending required training.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers.
Have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months.
Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
Must not have received a performance evaluation rating below 3.00 within the past three fiscal years.
Must be a current Florida Department of Corrections employee to be considered for this internal promotional opportunity.
Applicants must provide current and previous employment, training, and education information in their applicant profile; incomplete profiles will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervise male or female inmates according to their level of risk; manage inmate housing areas and enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport inmates using approved restraints and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Conduct accurate head counts, maintain custody and control of inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter, and escort inmates within the secured perimeter.
Inventory inmates’ personal property and issue receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved force, restraints, weapons, or other methods.
Maintain facility security by searching inmates and other persons; checking mail and packages for contraband; observing inmate behavior; and conducting inspections and visual and audio surveillance of people, property, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas to ensure security.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, apprehending escaping or escaped inmates, carrying out evacuations, and securing inmates or areas.
Direct Correctional Officers supervising inmates in housing units and those under administrative or punitive segregation.
Direct Correctional Officers checking inmate mail for contraband and supervising inmates on work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
Direct Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and direct operations of the Control Room or Main Gate.
Ensure transportation permits are accurately completed and signed by the appropriate authority.
Direct officers in preparing special progress, minor work, disciplinary, and incident reports.
Attend mandatory and other training as required.
Perform other related duties as required.